Case Western Reserve University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Case Western Reserve University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 162, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.76, and a 34.8% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 82.0%, and 81.7% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 162
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.76
- Acceptance rate 34.8%
- First-time bar passage 82.0%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 81.7%
- Resident tuition $64,600
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 158 | 3.48 | — | 89.9% | $42,564 |
| 2012 | 160 | 3.38 | — | 82.5% | $44,620 |
| 2013 | 159 | 3.38 | — | 77.0% | $46,826 |
| 2014 | 159 | 3.44 | — | 86.7% | $47,728 |
| 2015 | 159 | 3.44 | — | 73.1% | $48,732 |
| 2016 | 159 | 3.48 | — | 82.4% | $49,634 |
| 2017 | 159 | 3.46 | 38.9% | — | $50,666 |
| 2018 | 159 | 3.46 | 50.3% | 85.0% | $52,070 |
| 2019 | 159 | 3.63 | 46.8% | 76.8% | $53,500 |
| 2020 | 159 | 3.50 | 46.6% | 81.3% | $55,100 |
| 2021 | 160 | 3.61 | 46.6% | 95.0% | $56,700 |
| 2022 | 160 | 3.66 | 39.2% | 78.9% | $58,500 |
| 2023 | 160 | 3.70 | 41.8% | 86.8% | $60,800 |
| 2024 | 160 | 3.70 | 37.1% | 72.9% | $62,700 |
| 2025 | 162 | 3.76 | 34.8% | 82.0% | $64,600 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2022, from 95.0% to 78.9% (-16.1 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 156–164, with a median of 162.
- Resident tuition moved from $42,564 in 2011 to $64,600 in 2025 (+52%).
- Of 142 graduates, 81.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 20.5% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 1 points above the state average.
Region
Ohio law schools · East North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
American University School of Law · University of Connecticut School of Law · University of Kansas School of Law · Michigan State University School of Law · University of Oklahoma School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Case Western Reserve University School of Law?
Case Western Reserve University School of Law's median LSAT is 162. The middle 50% scored 156–164.
What is Case Western Reserve University School of Law's bar passage rate?
82.0% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 88.9% within two years.
How much does Case Western Reserve University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $64,600 per year, $64,600 non-resident. Median grant: $42,500.
What are Case Western Reserve University School of Law's employment outcomes?
81.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 20.5% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Case Western Reserve University School of Law?
Case Western Reserve University School of Law admitted 34.8% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2011–2025). Last updated June 26, 2026.